A prolonged heat wave is spreading across the central and eastern United States, with heat index values expected to top 100 degrees in many cities ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Forecasters warned that high humidity, warm nights and multiple days of heat will raise risks for millions of people.
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A plane supporting Skydive Kansas City crashed shortly after takeoff in Butler, Missouri, killing 11 skydivers and the pilot. Federal investigators are examining the aircraft, records, weather and other factors to determine the cause.
Eleven skydivers and a pilot died when a Pacific Aerospace P750 crashed shortly after takeoff near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. Federal officials said the NTSB will lead the investigation.
Equipment stolen from England’s World Cup team during transport from Florida to Kansas City has been recovered, the BBC reported. Police said two people were taken into custody as local, state and federal authorities investigated the theft.
Severe storms are threatening millions across the central U.S. this week with flash flooding, destructive hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. Flood watches remain in effect in several states as forecasters also warn of dangerous heat from Minnesota to Texas.
Tornadoes and severe storms swept through the Midwest Friday, causing widespread damage but no reported deaths. Communities in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Oklahoma are beginning recovery amid ongoing severe weather threats.
Authorities have charged Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson with involuntary manslaughter and delivering a controlled substance in connection with the deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans, Ricky Johnson, Clayton McGeeney, and David Harrington, who were found deceased outside a residence after a football watch party in January 2024. The victims, friends since high school, reportedly froze to death in the backyard of Willis's home, prompting legal action that has garnered significant public attention. The charges imply that the delivery of a controlled substance may have contributed to the tragic incident, with further details anticipated as the legal proceedings continue.
Taylor Swift showed her support for her rumored beau, Travis Kelce, by attending the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. She was seen in a luxury suite with Kelce's mother, wearing a black tank top and a red Chiefs jacket. The Chiefs won the game with a final score of 30-6, and speculation of a relationship between Swift and Kelce has been growing since Swift showed up at the Bears game.